I’m a huge fan of podcasts. I listen to them while traveling to and from work, at the gym and while I’m grocery shopping. Podcasts are a great way to learn and grow while doing chores that don’t require too much intense thought. Since the time I have to blog and learn about blogging is somewhat limited, I’ve started to focus on listening to social media podcasts and podcasts for new bloggers.
I decided to revamp this post from a while back and provide a really thorough ultimate list of podcasts for new bloggers! I hope you can find some inspiration here.
Podcasts for New Bloggers
The Pro Blogger Podcast
Darren Rowse’s Pro Blogger podcast is the first blogging podcast I listened to last year. It was this podcast that inspired me to move forward and create a blog.
Darren shares practical, realistic tips and has a great Aussie accent! The podcasts are primarily him giving helpful advice. The podcasts are easy to understand whether you’re a new blogger or if you’ve been doing it for a while. He has a great way of explaining more complex concepts in simple terms.
Simple Pin Podcast
The Simple Pin Podcast by Kate Ahl focuses entirely on, you guessed it, Pinterest and how to use it for your blog. SPP is pretty new but deserves a spot on my best podcasts for new bloggers list because Pinterest can play such an important role in bringing traffic to a new blog.
Create if Writing
Kirsten Oliphant is the writer and podcaster behind Create if Writing. Her whole objective is to give her readers and listeners great blogging tips without being smarmy. She is easy to relate to and provides very practical and helpful tips while also appealing to my creative side.
Boss Girl Creative
Taylor Bradford is the creator behind this informative podcast. She also has a great Facebook group for her listeners and followers. Taylor is a real powerhouse. She runs several businesses, works full time, blogs and finds time to broadcast a podcast each week.
The Boss Girl Creative podcast is full of excellent tips on everything from learning to blog as a new blogger to the complexities of search engine optimization and disclosure laws. Taylor has an amazing way of breaking down complex ideas into simple understandable snippets.
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The Blogger Genius Podcast
The Blogger Genius Podcast is a newer podcast on the scene and is hosted by Jillian Leslie who is the founder of MiloTree and Catch my Party. As the creator of a super successful website and a great blogging tool, Jillian is uniquely situated in the blogging industry and is able to invite amazing guests on her podcast each week.
As I write this blog post there are only 14 episodes but I’ve already binge listened to all of them!
Influencer Entrepreneurs Podcast
Jenny Melrose has two successful blogs and now a podcast specifically for bloggers looking to turn their blogs into a business. Jenny’s Influencer Entrepreneurs Podcast covers a wide variety of blogging topics including monetization strategies, traffic tips and keys to avoid blogger overwhelm.
In addition to the podcast, Jenny has an active Facebook group for podcast listeners where she goes live each week to discuss different topics and answer questions.
The Blog Millionaire
Brandon Gaily who runs the Blog Millionaire podcast has a crazy life story having come back from a major illness to creating a huge blogging empire. His podcasts are short and sweet but very informative. These are podcasts you want to listen to with a notebook and pen in hand.
I find that Brandon tends to use the podcast to promote his products/affiliates but he’s open about it and discloses all of these relationships. While I personally don’t love being sold to all the time I understand and respect the use of the platform for promos.
Do You Even Blog
The Do You Even Blog podcast is the brainchild of Pete McPherson, a former accountant turned blogger. Pete’s podcast is honest, authentic and really helpful for bloggers at all stages in the game. Pete is learning along with us and that’s what makes it so fun. He’s also been able to get some fantastic interviews with people like John Lee Dumas, Rosemarie Groner and Michelle Schroeder-Gardner.
The Influencer Podcast
Julie Solomon’s podcast is also fairly new on the scene although she’s been in the influencer marketing space for a long time as a publicist in New York. I find this podcast is more focused on Instagram and branding rather than the nitty gritty of blogging. Since I struggle with these concepts, I always learn something new when listening to the podcast.
Amy Porterfield’s Online Marketing Made Easy
I’m not sure why, but I find Amy Porterfield’s voice so calming and relaxing even when she’s talking about Facebook marketing and content creation. Amy has been in the online marketing space for a while and really knows her stuff. She’s got over 200 episodes where she talks about both her successes and failures. It’s always a breath of fresh air to hear about people’s challenges and how they overcome them.
Blogging your Passion
Jonathan Milligan and his team at Blogging your Passion have a goal of helping 1000 bloggers go full time with their businesses in 5 years. A lofty goal I think!
The podcast is a great start since it offers lots of great advice for bloggers at all different stages. Who knows, maybe I’ll be one of those 1000 bloggers 😉
Blogging with Leslie
I first learned about Leslie Samuel while listening to an episode of Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income podcast. Leslie’s style is friendly, humorous and easy to relate to.
His original blog helps students learn about biology in a unique and interactive way. He now runs a blogging website and his podcast – Learning with Leslie.
I find Leslie’s tips to be very practical and straightforward. He often interviews other successful bloggers who tell their stories and give tips on how to succeed at blogging. Because of his teaching background, Leslie sets his points out in a logical way and at the end of each section does a short recap of what’s been covered. I find this super useful since it helps me remember all of the points he’s made during the podcast.
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Looking to learn about #blogging? Check out this list of #podcasts Click To TweetI find myself always learning and looking to up my blogging game. These are a few of the podcasts for new bloggers that I’ve found helpful along the way. I’m already working on Fantastic Podcasts for New Bloggers Part II and hope to post it soon to give everyone even more inspiration!
Are you a new blogger? What are your favourite podcasts?
If you’re new to blogging, please check out a few of these posts that will help you out on your journey:
- How to Start a Blog
- 5 Blogging Mistakes I’ve Made (and you don’t have to)
- Twitter Tips for Beginners Part I and Part II
- Top 5 Things I’ve Learned from Building a Framework: The Ultimate Blogging Handbook
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Briana says
Podcasts are my new favorite thing to listen to while I am at work!
Briana
https://beyoutifulbrunette.com/
poorvi says
This is so what I need right now… I am a new blogger and learning so many new things….thanks for sharing 🙂
Ashley says
Hi Nicole,
Great list of podcasts!!! I am just getting into listening, and am a new blogger so this was really helpful. There are so many awesome podcasts out there but it makes it hard to choose – time is limited! I am definitely going to check out a few of these this week.
Thanks!
Ashley
Nicole Salama says
Hi Ashley – thanks very much for your comment. I know there are so many amazing podcasts and so little time that’s why I tend to listen to them on my drive to and from work, at the gym, at the grocery store etc.
Aayush says
Awesome.Thanx for sharing this 🙂
Vox says
I have only recently learned the beauty of a podcast for my commute, so this is right up my alley! I had been looking for blogging podcasts in particular (which seemed hard to find for some reason). Thanks for sharing. I have to subscribed to as many as I could figure out how to add to my iTunes account.
Coral Seabrook says
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Laura - The Mamma Fairy says
Thank you so much for sharing invaluable tips for a new blogger. It can daunting to know where to start.
Vicki @ Babies to Bookworms says
These are so great! Thank you for sharing! I will have to check these out.
Sarah says
Good to know! Thanks for sharing this list :). Always trying to find new information out about blogging!
Sarah
Trendy & Tidy
Sue says
Thanks for sharing this useful list of podcast for bloggers at Over the Moon Link Party.
Cathy Lawdanski says
I listen to podcasts all the time. I like Pro Blogger and Create If Writing. Learning With Leslie is a new one for me. Will check it out.
Dr. Aletha Oglesby says
I also enjoy Leslie Samuel and Darren Rowse; they both have an engaging delivery and offer practical, easy to understand ideas and advice. I have just this weekend discovered another helpful podcast, I Teach Blogging by Renee Groskreutz; she concentrates on blogging with WordPress.
Jess Meza says
I listen to the Create If Writing Podcast and love it! The others I hadn’t heard of yet, but I’m a huuuuge fan of podcasts so I’ll be checking quite a few of these out. Thanks for taking the time to compile this list! I’m working on my own and it seriously takes a lot of work! I’ll be pinning this for sure!
Sammy Blackmore says
I’ve only listened to podcasts when our own team launched one. Podcasts are actually pretty good. Instead of listening to music all day long while doing my home chores, I play an episode or two.
OddHogg says
Great list – thanks for sharing them! #kcacols
smiling notes says
Thanks for sharing these awesome podcasts! Adding them to my list! Thanks for linking up at the Family Joy blog link up party! xoxo
Shamira
Sharon Parry says
I knew about The Pro Blogger Podcast and used it endlessly when I was setting up my blog earlier this year. I’m looking forward to checking out your other recommendations now. Really useful – thank you! #KCACOLS
Emma me and b says
so bookmarking this! i love podcasts and love listening to them in the car. this is pretty much my next set of downloads sorted! thank you! #KCACOLS
The Mum Reviews says
I have to admit that I’ve never really been bothered about podcasts, but I didn’t know that there were so many educational ones or any ones about blogging. The Pinterest ones sound particularly useful. What a great idea to listen to them while you’re doing mind-numbing chores! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday.
Ali Duke says
I don’t really know much about podcasts, but after reading this I may find out how to listen to one lol. Thanks for letting us know about these ones.
#KCACOLS
Geraldine says
Brilliant list. Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve only gotten into podcasts the last year but always struggle to find anything I want to listen to. I’ll definitely check these out #kcacols
Lucy's Locket says
Awesome! Thanks. I like listening to podcasts in bed at night. I will check some of these out, you have given us plenty to choose from. Thank you 🙂 #KCACOLS
tineke - workingmommyabroad says
This is a great list with some i didn´t know yet! I always listen to podcasts on my commute to work so this is awesome, thanks for sharing girl! And thanks for linking-up at Working Mommy Abroad, have shared your post 🙂
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
I love this! I’m not a new blogger, but I do want to freshen up and get some inspiration heading into the new year! Pinned!
Rebecca Flansburg says
I love podcasts! Darren Rouse is always awesome and I am excited to check out these other suggestions. Stopping by from the FRiday link-up
Linda S says
I’ve started building a list of podcasts to listen to – thank you for these recommendations!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
I love blogging podcasts as I enjoy listening to them as I exercise. I feel productive while taking time for myself – two in one! Visiting from Creatively Crafty party.
Elna | TwinsMommy says
Nicole!
I’m getting into podcasts so thanks for these recommendations. Right now I’m listening to the Fem Show with Mariah Coz and the CEO Mom. One of my course students has a podcast called Creative Me and it’s very cute and I LOVE her English accent.
Thanks so much for the list!
Nicole Salama says
Hi Elna – I’ll have to check those podcasts out as well. I have enough for part 2 but who knows with all of the amazing broadcasts out there I might need part 3!
Jess Meza says
I just subscribed to all 3 of these podcasts! Lol Pretty cool to see a familiar face in this comment thread!
Kirsten says
Thanks for including my podcast!! So glad that you’re finding it helpful and hope others do as well!
Nicole Salama says
Thanks so much for putting the podcast together each week! It’s super helpful.